Bioequivalence Flashcards
What is a generic product?
copy of brand name with same active ingredient for same therapuetic use
Before bioequivalency what was the main issue causing differing performance of generics?
impaired absorption and F
What was the first study to look at Cp?
chemicals in beaker to test blood alcohol level
What event caused the creation of the FDC act?
sulfanilamide in drugs which is toxic- now this act ensures drug safety
When was the ammendement to the FDC act that made sure drugs were efficacious not just safe?
1962
What happened after the ammendment to the FDC act?
generic companies stopped making generics
What act restored generic production? What does it do?
Drug Price competition and patent term restoration act
Made ANDA- just had to show BE
Why did it take so long to have BE standard?
hard to measure [] until 1984
Can generic companies be sued over failing to warn of a side effect NOT listed on the brand name?
NO
What does pharmaceutical equivalents mean?
exact same amount of medical ingredients - not same non medicinal components
What is US definition of bioavailability?
rate and extend of active ingredient is absorbed and reaches site of action
What is CND definition of biovailability?
rate and extent of absorption of drug
What is US definition of BE?
no significant difference b/w rate and extent become available at site of action
What is CND definition of BE?
lots of similarity of bioavailabilities of 2 products with same dose, unlikely to produce clinically relevant differences
What is the main difference b/w US and CND definitions of BE?
CND- looks at effect
US- looks at [] at site
What are some physiological factors that affect BA?
membrane permeability, pH, motility, age
What is absolute BA and relative?
Absolute= oral to IV
Relative= different forms by same route
What does AUC tell you?
extent
WHat tells you the rate of absorb and which is the easiest to measure?
ka, Tmax, Cmax
Cmax is easiest
What is meant by apparent rate constant?
Ka from the drug product so dissolition and liberation also occur
When can you waive BE test?
no issue with absorb, IV, topical, inhalation
What test do we do if a PK-BE is not possible?
PD-BE
What happens if you cant do a PD or PK study?
clinical study- usually for topicals
When do you look at early exposure for drugs?
if fast acting
What is a SOD study design?
2 products that wil crossover to test
Pros of crossover
lowers intersubject variability, can easily replicate,lowers study size
When do you consider doing a parallel study?
if drug has a very long half life or depot formulations
What is the minimum number of subjects?
12
How many samples should be collected per subject per dose? How many 1/2 lives should you measure?
12 sample
3 half lives
What is a significant washout time?
10 half lives